mindfulness

Teachings on mindfulness, a mental factor that enables the mind to stay on its chosen object. These include teachings on mindfulness in developing concentration and keeping ethical conduct.

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On Mindfulness

Reflections on my good fortune

That I have been able to communicate with you for this long is very special.…

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Stages of the Path

Analytic and placement meditation

Explaining the misconceptions about analytical meditation and placement meditation and how to refute them, completing…

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Stages of the Path

What to do between sessions

Explaining the four causes to restrain the mind as what to do in the periods…

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On Mindfulness

The coffee pot: A test of my tolerance

Here, at the prison where I live, everyone dreads the coffee pot. Unlike a majority…

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Stages of the Path

How to explain the Dharma

Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, explaining the benefits of teaching the dharma and the proper…

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Working with Emotions

Compassion for oneself, compassion for others

How we can overcome self-hatred and self-criticism and learn to be more kind and friendly…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Overcoming obstacles to practice

What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how to overcome them.

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Dharma in Daily Life

Transforming knowledge into action

Practices we can do in daily life to integrate the Dharma. The perfection of joyous…

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On Self-Worth

I am a Buddhist

D. S. reflects on how his studies in Buddhism have influenced his life as an…

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Stages of the Path

Introduction to the Four Establishments of Mindfulness

The importance of learning the Four Establishments, an overview of them, and a meditation on…

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